Source: Nature journal / University of California, San Francisco Author: Qahwa World Date: November 6, 2026 Why Coffee Tastes Bitter at First Then Becomes a Habit A new study identifies a slow dopamine pathway linking the gut to the brain. The pathway explains how we learn to like foods that were unpleasant at first, like
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Source: Specialty Coffee Association / World Coffee Championships Author: Qahwa World Date: November 4, 2026 Pan Wei of China Crowned 2026 World Barista Champion Pan Wei of China has been crowned the 2026 World Barista Champion. The result was announced on October 25, 2026, in Panama City. This is the first time a competitor from
Source: Barchart / Rich Asplund Author: Qahwa World Date: November 4, 2026 Coffee Prices Retreat on Brazilian Real Strength Arabica fell 2.79% and robusta dropped 0.96% on Tuesday. A weaker Brazilian real encouraged exporters to increase coffee sales. Vietnam’s October coffee exports jumped 61% year-on-year. ICE arabica inventories fell to a 7-week low of 220,379
Source: Gastroenterologist statements reported by health platforms Author: Qahwa World Date: November 4, 2026 Coffee on an Empty Stomach: What Doctors Say Drinking coffee on an empty stomach is a somewhat controversial practice on social media. A gastroenterologist says studies have not shown major problems with cortisol or blood sugar. Cortisol naturally peaks in the
Source: Industry estimates and regional reports with data from the International Coffee Organization Author: Qahwa World Date: November 1, 2026 Gulf Coffee Market Tops $10 Billion as Saudi Arabia Leads Growth The combined Gulf coffee market exceeded $10 billion in 2026. Saudi Arabia’s market is valued at $4.5-5 billion with 10-12% annual growth. Branded coffee
Author: Qahwa World – Nairobi Source: Kenya Coffee Flavor Map Press Release Date: October 28, 2026 Kenya Launches National Coffee Flavor Map Project Executive Summary Kenya’s coffee producers, cooperatives, researchers, and sensory professionals are building a national coffee flavor atlas. The project will analyze approximately 500 samples from 34 coffee-growing counties. Organizers aim to recruit
Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, September 2026 Date: October 2026 Coffee Prices Fall 8.7% as Brazil’s Record Crop Arrives Executive Summary The ICO Composite Indicator Price averaged 262.18 US cents/lb in September 2026, down 8.7% from August. All four ICO group indicators declined, with Brazilian Naturals
Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) Author: Qahwa World Date: October 3, 2026 ICO Launches Interactive Coffee Market Data Platform The ICO launched the Coffee Market Intelligence Platform at data.ico.org. The free interactive tool combines daily market indicators, trade, production, and consumption data. Data is presented on an interactive 3D globe rather than static tables. The
ADDIS ABABA — QAHWA WORLD Ethiopian communications firm Adsolute Communications is launching “Addis Ababa: The World’s Coffee Capital”, a campaign highlighting the Ethiopian capital as a destination for experiencing the country’s coffee culture, from traditional coffee ceremonies and neighbourhood buna spots to cafés, roasters and emerging coffee experiences across the city. The campaign will be
Source: Nature journal / University of California, San Francisco Author: Qahwa World Date: November 6, 2026 Why Coffee Tastes Bitter at First Then Becomes a Habit A new study identifies...
Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, September 2026 Date: October 2026 Coffee Prices Fall 8.7% as Brazil’s Record Crop Arrives Executive Summary...
Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, August 2026 Date: September 2026 ICO Coffee Market Report August 2026: Prices Hold Steady Executive Summary...
Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, July 2026 Date: August 2026 ICO Coffee Market Report July 2026: Prices Surge 15.4% on Supply...
